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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.35, 715.77 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.35, 715.77 and 331.38 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.35 : 715.77 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.35/715.77 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.35x = 715.77 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.35x = 237,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,191.86/478.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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